We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as an Electrician for the DuPage County Public Works Department. This employee will work on Public Works and Facilities Management projects at various locations.

This position is assigned to the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) - Local 399 Bargaining Unit Position

Responsibilities include:

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  Plans, lays out, installs and repairs a variety of complex electrical equipment including electronic controls, switchboards, control centers, panels, relays, circuit breakers and various other types of electronic/electrical equipment
• Establishes balance loads
• Lays out and wires complex circuits
• Diagnoses electrical problems and replaces or repairs parts as necessary
• Detects and replaces defective control modules, tests and makes adjustments
• Prepares wiring diagrams to record all changes
• Recommends ordering of supplies and maintains various work records
• Directs and instructs the work of Electrician Technicians where necessary and is responsible for the safety of their assistants
• Makes modifications to older equipment to keep it operating

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma equivalent
• Completion of electrical trade courses plus six (6) years experience in industrial electrical work including electronic circuitry
• Or two (2) years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
This position requires a valid Illinois Driver’s License.

Post offer physical is required.
Pre-employment background check is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, high or precarious places and other related conditions and situations.